F-16 Cylinder Assembly

Defense Logistics Agency Aviation seeks quotations for six F-16 cylinder assemblies (NSN 1650-01-642-8153), with quotations due October 5, 2026. The procurement is a 100% small business set-aside restricted to qualified sources: Transaero Inc, Bemsco Inc, Thomas Instrument Inc, and Machine Specialties LLC. Contractors not currently qualified must submit a qualification package per the attached Manufacturing Qualification Requirements, estimated at $5,275 and 365 days to complete.

Place of performance is not specified. The NAICS code is 336413 (Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing) with a small business size standard of 1,250 employees. The PSC is 1650, Aircraft Hydraulic, Vacuum, and De-Icing System Components.

Two bidding options are offered. Bid A requires First Article approval with one sample (180 calendar days delivery to FB2029) plus five production units (365 calendar days to SW3210). Bid B omits First Article approval and requests six units (365 calendar days to SW3210). Both options require AS9100 quality certification, MIL-STD-130 marking compliance, and mandatory CMMC Level 2 certification. Supply chain traceability documentation must be retained for ten years. Contractors must comply with Buy American Act provisions and Defense Priorities and Allocations System requirements (15 CFR 700). Less than truckload shipments and partial early deliveries are acceptable at no cost increase. F.O.B. origin applies with surface transportation for production items. Quotations must remain firm for 120 days. Evaluation is price-based, with first article testing costs of $2,500 as an evaluation factor. Qualified offerers must certify possession of required facilities, equipment, inspection capabilities, and the current ESA-approved Technical Data Package.